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Sunshine
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0 posted 2000-11-16 04:31 PM


It’s Open Mic Night

shadows gather
in present form
of coated souls
keeping warm
crisp fall night
falling bright
all will gather
in love of write

it’s open mic night

timid souls
become bold
strike alive
poetry thrives
just to hear
words of hope
gets them by
helps them cope

it’s open mic night

some find voice
some by choice
do not speak
in content peek
into the words
they’ve just heard
a common thread
all which led

to open mic night

I see you there
beyond compare
words glisten
all listen
thunderous tone
bellows “alone!”
and we leave
for our homes

it was open mic night



Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




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1 posted 2000-11-16 04:43 PM


Ah, those nights! Crowd alive, poets fiddling with their papers waiting for their turn at glory, nervous tics appearing out of nowhere, frogs showing up in throats at the oddest time and then the walk to the microphone and the first word is forced from dry throat and then......pure joy seeing smiles and approval on the audience faces, feeling the power of the written word, gathering speed, confidence and momentum, not stopping until the final words die out and you stand there, basking in the glow of loud applause as the world automatically transforms itself into heaven on earth.....and you feel worth and acceptance.

I LOVE open Mike nights!!  

Marsha
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2 posted 2000-11-16 04:46 PM


Kari, this is wonderful, and I can see you taking centre stage and bringing the house down. Love this I truly do, a wonderful amazing write from you.
Ace work from you
Take care
                Majestic Marsha
                        


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning

Nate Dogg
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3 posted 2000-11-16 04:59 PM


Sunshine, I love this poem and I love open mic nights....man I wanna tellyou all about my first and only open mic night but it's too lone and I guess that I'll have to transfer it in a poem......but thanks for writing this....great imagery, and great piece!

Nathan

ethome
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4 posted 2000-11-16 05:00 PM


Is that what I think it is Sunshine? This poem was very well put together and smooth right down through those short but informative lines...nicely done! You are a master at changing your styles to suit the ideas and content...ethome

I'm only guessing ...open mic night...but I think I know.......

Sunshine
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5 posted 2000-11-17 09:13 AM


and You, Deer, would be the star of the show...thank you!...

Marsha...aces?...not Queens?...LOL...thank you...

Nate, do tell...

Ethome...poetry readings...and "a master"?...not yet, but working on it, and appreciate the applause...thank you!


Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




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6 posted 2000-11-17 12:37 PM


Headed to one myself tonight Sunshine. . . you have to love them!!!

Wonderful. . .  

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That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Sunnyone
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7 posted 2000-11-17 03:17 PM


This sounds like a lot of fun....never been to one!! Nice job, as you always do!!  


Follow your dream!


Sunshine
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8 posted 2000-11-18 09:26 AM


Sven, let us know how it turned out!...

Sunny1...neither have I...wouldn't it be fun tho?  Glad to see you!


Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




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